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  • Iron Oxide and Hydrogen Reaction: Production of Iron and Water
    You're very close! Here's the breakdown of the reaction:

    Reaction:

    Solid iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) reacts with hydrogen gas (H₂) to form solid iron (Fe) and liquid water (H₂O).

    Chemical Equation:

    Fe₂O₃(s) + 3H₂(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3H₂O(l)

    Explanation:

    * Iron oxide is a common rust.

    * Hydrogen gas is a flammable gas.

    * Iron is a solid metal.

    * Water is a liquid.

    Key Points:

    * This reaction is an example of a reduction-oxidation (redox) reaction.

    * Iron oxide is being reduced (gaining electrons) to form iron.

    * Hydrogen is being oxidized (losing electrons) to form water.

    * This reaction is also an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases heat.

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